The Maryland Natural Resource Magazine - Spring 2014

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and live in harmony with Maryland's breathtaking landscapes, waterways and wildlife. From camping
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Rouille
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 piece of sliced bread, fried in olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 of a medium jalapeno, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp kosher salt
*Harissa paste is a red pepper paste and should be available at most supermarkets. It can be substituted with any red pepper paste available but make sure to check the spice level indicated on the package.

Prepare the Rouille
In a roasting pan, cook all the ingredients over medium heat for 30 minutes until everything has softened. Puree in blender adding more olive oil if necessary until very smooth. Set Aside.

Prepare the fettuccini
Cook the fettuccini, reserving a couple cups of pasta water for possible additions to the sauce later. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, sauté the shallots and garlic in 2 tbsp of olive oil for one minute over medium-high heat.
Add the harissa paste and white wine to the pan and reduce until all the liquid has evaporated. Add the finished Rouille, unsalted butter, crabmeat and marjoram to the pan and toss, allowing the ingredients to warm up and the butter to melt.
Add cooked pasta to the pan. Add reserved pasta water as needed to ensure the sauce is not overly dry. Pour the contents of the pan into a serving dish and enjoy! Serves 6.

Wild Shot

Photo
Credit: Janet Reed

Wild horses have called Assateague Island home for more than 350
years, but their origin remains mysterious. According to one
legend, pirates abandoned these once domesticated animals while
exploring the coast. Another tale tells of a Spanish crew freeing
the horses as their ship sank. Over time, they have adapted shorter,
stockier statures to navigate the unstable marshy grounds, leading to
the affectionate nickname, Assateague Ponies. While these
beautiful creatures have been known to roam freely along the beaches and
surrounding parks, visitors are reminded to admire them safely from a
distance.